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by darrenwilson
Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:52 am
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]
Replies: 204
Views: 101735

Re: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]

Ran the car for a month then to notice that the headers were burning out the idler arm bushings very quick i happened to change two pairs :| THEN baught some heat wrap and put on to the headers for a cooler engine bay too.Burning of the bushings stopped.I also got around to make a sheild from some a...
by darrenwilson
Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]
Replies: 204
Views: 101735

Re: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]

Its been a long while since ive update this thred,1200 is still around and kicking ;) Ive done a complete exhuast change from headers to new barrel,its a semi-flow for some quietness :| . here are some pics.
by darrenwilson
Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: Exhaust options/advice wtd for wkd A15
Replies: 17
Views: 7837

Re: Exhaust options/advice wtd for wkd A15

2'' is the best bet for a worked a15. Sizing for Performance A large diameter exhaust pipe is needed for maximum high-rpm horsepower. However, a small diameter pipe is needed for low-rpm horsepower. So you can see that a properly sized pipe -- not too big or too small -- is advantageous Stock 68/69 ...
by darrenwilson
Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: Andys 1200 Sedan
Replies: 217
Views: 102572

Re: Andys 1200 Sedan

Whats the front setup?
What springs etc.
by darrenwilson
Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:53 am
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: lowering a 1200 ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3816

Re: lowering a 1200 ??

Common ways to lower the 1200 Fit ready-made lowering front coil springs or lower the spring perch Re-arch the rear leaf springs or fit lowering blocks. Lowering leaves less room for the suspension travel. This means the suspension is more likely to bottom-out on bumps. So for maximum comfort and lo...
by darrenwilson
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]
Replies: 204
Views: 101735

Re: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]

Sneak peak.
At teh exhaust shop! :D
by darrenwilson
Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: Diff for 1200
Replies: 4
Views: 2697

Re: Diff for 1200

1200 ute H165
by darrenwilson
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]
Replies: 204
Views: 101735

Re: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]

Yeah Cheers Mate!
I will update soon I'm getting headers made up! :)
by darrenwilson
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: Few pictures of my Road car 1200
Replies: 7
Views: 3847

Re: Few pictures of my Road car 1200

Nice 1200 :) what diff an brakes are you running?
by darrenwilson
Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]
Replies: 204
Views: 101735

Re: datsun 1200 sedan [Rocket rice]

Polished up the 1200 and took her of the jack stands now ready for the Exhaust shop.Will be noisy driving true the city. :burnout:
Hope the cops dont pull me over